
Ham Manor Course
Ham Manor Golf Course
About this course
Ham Manor Golf Course sits in the South Downs countryside near Angmering in West Sussex, designed by Harry S. Colt and opened in 1936. Colt, one of the most influential architects of the Golden Age, created the layout on gently rolling farmland that offers views toward the English Channel to the south and the Downs to the north. The course occupies a relatively compact site but makes effective use of its natural contours and mature tree plantings that have developed over the decades. The routing moves through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with several doglegs that reward strategic positioning from the tee. Colt's characteristic bunkering appears throughout—shaped to influence angles of approach rather than simply penalize wayward shots. The greens feature subtle borrows and false fronts typical of his work, requiring careful reading and precise iron play. Water comes into play on a few holes, including a pond that guards the approach to one of the later holes on the inward nine. Ham Manor operates as a members' club with visitor access available by arrangement. The course has remained largely true to Colt's original design principles, though some modifications have occurred over the years to accommodate modern equipment and maintenance practices. It represents a well-preserved example of Colt's work in southern England, offering a traditional parkland test in a quiet rural setting removed from the more heavily trafficked resort courses along the Sussex coast.
Quick facts
- Location
- Clarens, West Sussex, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1936
- Designer
- Harry S. Colt
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,247 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.7/129
FAQ
Common questions about Ham Manor
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Ham Manor was designed by Harry S. Colt.
Yes. Ham Manor is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Ham Manor is 70.
Ham Manor plays 6,247 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Ham Manor is 129.
Ham Manor is a 18-hole course.


